Man held after pedestrian struck

Crash sceneA man is being treated in hospital in Edinburgh after the incident

A 21-year-old pedestrian has been injured after being struck by a vehicle which was being followed by police in Edinburgh.

The man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. The extent of his injuries is not known.

Lothian and Borders Police detained the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident, which took place on Great Stuart Street on Sunday.

Police said they had launched a full investigation.

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